STOCKPORT boss Andy Kilner tipped opponents Coventry for a quick return to the Premiership as his side were beaten 2-0 at home....

STOCKPORT boss Andy Kilner tipped opponents Coventry for a quick return to the Premiership as his side were beaten 2-0 at home.

Coventry's new signing Lee Hughes put the Sky Blues on the way with a debut goal after 29 minutes.

City's Lee Carsley added a second with 15 minutes left to seal the win.

And a gracious Kilner said: "I think they have got what it takes to be a success in the First Division.

"They have got the physical presence, they have got the talent and they have got the striker - I had a smile on my face when Coventry sold John Hartson but on Thursday when I heard about Hughes I was not too pleased!

"Coventry's objective is to get back in the Premiership and they can spend money to make that happen.

"Our objective is to be in the First Division at the beginning of next season.

"Today was a particularly tough start, one which I would not have chosen, but I still expect a lot more from my three strikers, who were disappointing today."